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Board Minutes
October 15, 2014
The meeting was called to order by Chair Jan Lindvedt at 9:00 a.m. at the ADRC Large Conference Room,
8820 HWY 35/61 South, Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Attendance: Larry Wolf, Lester Jantzen, Dave Janney, Jan Lintvedt, Shirley Pink, Steve Wetter
Excused: Carrie Bell, Linda Adrian, Mary Lou Bausch
Others Present: Lori Reid, Dan Timmerman, Crystal Riley
Compliance with Open Meeting Law:
It was noted the meeting is in compliance with the open meeting act. (Published via website, radio,
newspaper and posted at the Grant County Administration Building).
Agenda Approval:
Jantzen/Wetter: Motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes- September 17, 2014 and September 19, 2014.
Wolf/Janney: Motion to approve September 17, 2014, and September 19, 2014. Motion Carried.
Public Comment/Communication:
Dan Timmerman spoke and presented for “safe ride.” He is a part of the County Board, Southern
Grant Road Crew, and the Iowa County Tavern League. Interested in knowing availability of
Dodgeville Taxi, and if it could be used as a safe ride on the weekends.
Shirley Pink reminded everyone of “Make a Difference Day” on October 18, 2014 from 1pm to
4pm at the high school.
Advocacy Reports or Activities:
Report from ADRC Regional Governing Board Members- Wolf spoke about how the ADRC affects
families or individuals and how the help gives people an opportunity to stay at home instead of go into
anursing homes.
Elderfest- October 17, 2014- Reid discussed the event and that 40 vendors will be attending from 9am
to 1pm. Sheriff Nate Dreckman and Mound City Bank will do a presentation at 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
to inform the elderly about different ways of being scammed. Mound City Bank donated the packets for
the seniors. Lunch will be provided for $4 and coffee and donuts are also provided for .50 apiece.
Caregiver Renewal Day- November 14, 2014 in Darlington- Reid discussed that Caregiver Renewal day
is for people taking care of a family member and not receiving any money for it. Reid said it is a great
day for them to relax and have a day off. It is done through the ADRC.
Elderly and Disabled Transportation Meeting- December 2, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.- Reid stated that it is
part of the requirements for transportation grants.
Public hearing for Transportation Grants- December 2, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.- Public hearing is required for
grant.
Request to use C1 for C2-congregate funds for home delivered meals- Reid requested that a portion of
C1 funds be used for the congregate home delivered meals. She stated this is generally a request made
yearly.
Pink/Jantzen: Motion to use C1 for C2 congregate funds for home delivered meals. Motion carried.
MIPPA Grant Application- Reid stated it is used for activities provided by Elderly Benefit Specialists. Reid
stated the grant has been increased this year to $20,000 over 3 years, but will only be given to 10-12
counties in the state. Linda Boll, Green County Director requested to speak with other counties about
doing a regional grant. If a regional grant is not submitted, Reid stated she would like to submit one.
Jantzen/Janney: Motion to approve MIPPA Grant Application. Motion carried.
Vouchers- Larry Wolf had a question about individual expenses being so high. Reid stated that once a
month our trips drivers are paid their monthly mileage and meal expenses, and this is why it is so high
this time.
Wolf/Pink: Motion to approve payment of vouchers. Motion carried.
Financial Report- Larry Wolf had a question about running above budget on for some accounts. Reid
discussed that we are currently revamping procedures and how things are expensed. Deb from GWAAR
will be coming out to work with Crystal and Nancy for future reporting.
Wetter/Janney: Motion to accept the financial report. Motion carried.
Nutrition Market Study Update- Reid discussed meeting with Linda Davis and working on a 3 Phase
approach. They will be trying to pinpoint the demographic target and map, possibly using restaurants as
mealsites, and a needs assessment for participants. Larry Wolf discussed using a bus to transport people
to mealsites. Reid said that was tried in Barron County unsuccessfully. Shirley Pink suggested the VFW in
Lancaster, and also discussed the Senior Center in Lancaster. Reid will be looking into the Senior Center.
ADRC Grant County Director’s Report/Program Reports- Reid handed out program reports and
director’s report. Highlights included the following:
Executive Board approved budget
Working on Elderfest preparations
Met Market Study consultant to finalize proposal
Office Assistant II position filled and Miriah Glasbrenner will start October 16, 2014
Attended meeting on Lean Government training. Staff will be participating in upcoming year
Staff will be participating in FAST (Functional Assessment Service Teams) training in November.
This is emergency preparedness training
Nutrition meal site manager’s attended a nutrition training in Viroqua.
County Board approved transportation resolutions
Attended ADRConnect meeting in Wisconsin Rapids
Attended Coordinated Communities on Transition meeting
Reviewing nutrition reporting systems for revision purposes
Adjourn:
Jantzen/Wetter: Motion to adjourn. Motion carried.
Next meeting: November 19, 2014